Battery Varta or OEM Subaru

I got ten years on a Varta in my MB 212. When I changed it out I was really surprised it was the original w/97k on it.

Subaru OEM batteries can be pretty shit in cold weather. Even the service department at my dealership admits this. I eventually fed up with my Subaru batteries chugging in cold weather and replaced them with Interstate AGM batteries (with more CCA). I haven’t had any troubles since.

Subaru are known for using cheap batteries, winter just makes it even worse. within the first 2 weeks of buying a 2022 Outback, i junked the battery and put in a great aftermarket one.

Wife’s Ascent had a factory battery that last maybe 2 winters. Replaced it was a yellow top and haven’t had any problems since. Subaru even gave us credit for it so that was nice

Varta is pretty good

Just replaced this battery in my Leon. Got the Bosch 096 agm for £127 from Tayna batteries on eBay.

The original Varta battery lasted 11 years and still worked but began showing signs it needed replacing.

My car does not start well. I had replaced the battery myself, which helped it not be so bad.

It's a known issue that Subaru batteries fail much too early. Subaru began warranting great numbers of them a few years ago.... And they kept using "The same faulty batteries"!!! ...and they still are.

Could be worse ... I bought a new 24 OB and within 3 months, the battery was replaced. Love the car, but crap batteries

I have the same problem! Overcharging - 14,9V. Had AGM Varta, I put new Acid Varta and recoded to Lead Acid battery. But there is no difference - charges 14,9V, I think, this is too much!